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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Interlaken travel guide

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You're Going to Love Interlaken

With a population of 5,067, Interlaken is a must-see destination in Bern, Switzerland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Interlaken has to offer.

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When to visit Interlaken

Interlaken in May
Estimated hotel price
AED 538
1 night at 3-star hotel
Interlaken in May
Estimated hotel price
AED 538
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Interlaken in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -4 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 145 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Interlaken, with an average rainfall of 75 mm.

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How to Get to Interlaken

Plane

Although Interlaken doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Basel All airports (EAP), which is located 99 km from Interlaken. Zurich Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, Emirates and other airlines departing from the United Arab Emirates. The shortest flight to Interlaken from the United Arab Emirates departs from Sharjah and takes around 11h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Interlaken, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Interlaken to Milan takes 3h 17m and costs around AED 165 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Innsbruck, expect to pay about AED 110 for a 3h 38m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Interlaken Ost is the busiest station in Interlaken. Another popular train station is Interlaken Interlaken West, located 1.0 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Interlaken is to pick up a car hire from Zurich, which is about 92 km from Interlaken. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Zurich.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Interlaken, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Bus. From Memmingen, the bus ride to Interlaken takes 298 km and will cost you around AED 66. From Strasbourg, the ticket costs about AED 59 for a journey of 330 km.

Plane

Although Interlaken doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Basel All airports (EAP), which is located 99 km from Interlaken. Zurich Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, Emirates and other airlines departing from the United Arab Emirates. The shortest flight to Interlaken from the United Arab Emirates departs from Sharjah and takes around 11h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Interlaken, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Interlaken to Milan takes 3h 17m and costs around AED 165 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Innsbruck, expect to pay about AED 110 for a 3h 38m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Interlaken Ost is the busiest station in Interlaken. Another popular train station is Interlaken Interlaken West, located 1.0 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Interlaken is to pick up a car hire from Zurich, which is about 92 km from Interlaken. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Zurich.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Interlaken, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Bus. From Memmingen, the bus ride to Interlaken takes 298 km and will cost you around AED 66. From Strasbourg, the ticket costs about AED 59 for a journey of 330 km.

Airports near Interlaken

ZRHZurich
GVAGeneva Geneve-Cointrin

Airlines serving Interlaken

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,736 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,085 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,198 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,189 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,524 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,485 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,644 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,658 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,434 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
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Where to stay in Interlaken

Average rates range from around AED 623 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,288 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Interlaken Youth Hostel and Post Hardermannli. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Interlaken, with prices from AED 294 to AED 2,324 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Interlaken are about 29% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Interlaken

Most booked hotels in Interlaken

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Hotel Interlaken
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 760+
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Stella Swiss Quality Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 604+
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Interlaken Youth Hostel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 698+
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Hotel Weisses Kreuz
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 499+
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Hotel Central Continental
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
AED 562+
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Hiring a car in Interlaken

Expect to pay AED 7.68 per litre in Interlaken (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 92.11 and AED 122.81. The most frequently booked car type in Interlaken is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Seat Ibiza or similar) is, on average, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 7.68 per litre in Interlaken (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 92.11 and AED 122.81. The most frequently booked car type in Interlaken is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Seat Ibiza or similar) is, on average, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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